Broadcast Engineer, RTÉ Technology (E)
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18 hours ago
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Job Summary
RTÉ is Irelands national public-service media organisation. We are embarking upon an ambitious and exciting 5-year transformation strategy to update the way we run the organisation. Our mission is to serve as an independent source of stories news information and entertainment for Ireland reflecting the diversity of its people and providing experiences that enrich the lives of all.
This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
Meet the Team
We are responsible for the Playout and Distribution of RTÉs broadcast and streaming Television and Radio outputs. We are looking for an experienced Engineer with a passion for broadcast and internet streaming technologies to join our dedicated and multi-disciplined Broadcast Technology team.
Reporting to thePlayout and Distribution Manager you will be required toprovide technical project services 2nd/3rd line issue resolution and technical support within RTÉs Playout and Distribution team.
About The role
The successful candidate will be expected to quickly assimilate into the team which has primary responsibility for building managing maintaining and supporting the following infrastructure and systems -
About you:
The successful candidate will possess:
Knowledge of the following will be a distinct advantage:
This position will be located primarily in our Dublin Office with travel to regional sites and abroad required from time to time.
Any contract offer will be subject to the applicants legal permission to work in Ireland.
This position will be offered on a full-time ongoing employment contract on the Broadcast Engineer Grade from 50933 to 64693 gross per annum.
Hours are currently office hours but this may change subject to the organisations requirements. For system upgrade/implementations planned weekend/out of office hours working will be out of hours callout arrangements may be put in place to meet business requirements.
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attach these asone filein the online application process.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 14th May 2026.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds without regard to gender sexual orientation gender identity age social experience race and ethnicity disability civil and family status religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview we encourage you to let us know when you apply.
This sense of purpose motivates us to deliver to the highest standards in an environment that is collaborative supportive and engaging. Attracting and retaining the best talent is key in delivering to our audiences. We want our people to thrive in an environment that values their output.
Meet the Team
We are responsible for the Playout and Distribution of RTÉs broadcast and streaming Television and Radio outputs. We are looking for an experienced Engineer with a passion for broadcast and internet streaming technologies to join our dedicated and multi-disciplined Broadcast Technology team.
Reporting to thePlayout and Distribution Manager you will be required toprovide technical project services 2nd/3rd line issue resolution and technical support within RTÉs Playout and Distribution team.
About The role
The successful candidate will be expected to quickly assimilate into the team which has primary responsibility for building managing maintaining and supporting the following infrastructure and systems -
- Television Channel automation and monitoring/control systems
- Transmission infrastructure for linear television playout
- Linear and OTT video and audio encoding transcoding and switchingsystems
- Upgrading maintaining and supportof critical broadcast transmission systems
- Execution of root cause analysis relating to system outages and/or performance degradation
- Providing technical expertise and peer review of internal design proposals
- Providing and maintaining progress and planning reports
- Maintaining clear and comprehensive system documentation and technical drawings
- Maintaining industry development awareness and inputting to design processes and strategy
About you:
The successful candidate will possess:
- A third level Engineering orInformationTechnology qualification and/or have experience in a Broadcast Engineering discipline with a proven record of delivery
- Experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or 2nd/3rd-Line Support Engineer supporting Linux and Windows systems
- Experience of working in a fast-paced fluid environment while ensuring the uptime and availability of systems and services
- Knowledge of IT architecture application and system security client/server and distributed computing concepts
- Understanding of web networking and media streaming protocols
- Ability to configure upgrade install and troubleshoot network server hardware and software
- Working knowledge of log management and monitoring systems
- Excellent communication problem-solving and analytical skills
- A passion for troubleshooting and debuggingcomplex systems
Knowledge of the following will be a distinct advantage:
- Broadcastautomation and transmission systems
- Content acquisition manipulation distribution and delivery technologies and business processes
This position will be located primarily in our Dublin Office with travel to regional sites and abroad required from time to time.
Any contract offer will be subject to the applicants legal permission to work in Ireland.
This position will be offered on a full-time ongoing employment contract on the Broadcast Engineer Grade from 50933 to 64693 gross per annum.
Hours are currently office hours but this may change subject to the organisations requirements. For system upgrade/implementations planned weekend/out of office hours working will be out of hours callout arrangements may be put in place to meet business requirements.
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your interest and alignment to the role requirements. Please attach these asone filein the online application process.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 14th May 2026.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do both on-air and behind the scenes. We are committed to building a more inclusive environment and tackling under-representation while embedding inclusion at every stage of the employee journey.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds without regard to gender sexual orientation gender identity age social experience race and ethnicity disability civil and family status religious belief and membership of the Traveller Community.
We are eager to provide reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with any kind of disability. Should you wish to request an accommodation for your interview we encourage you to let us know when you apply.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
RTÉ news brings you the latest Irish news, world news, international news and up to the minute reports on breaking Irish news stories and news from around the world. Watch and listen to Irish news stories on our video and audio streams.
